SPI Energy Wins Industry Award at the 2nd Beijing Global Energy Leadership Summit

SHANGHAI, Oct. 24, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- SPI Energy Co., Ltd. ("SPI Energy" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: SPI), a global provider of photovoltaic (PV) solutions for business, residential, government and utility customers and investors, today announced that the Company has been awarded the 2016 Outstanding Achievement Award – China New Energy Enterprise (the "Award") at the 2^nd Beijing Global Energy Leadership Summit (the "Summit").

Hosted by the Economic Observer and China Overseas Development Association with the support of the National Development and Reform Commission, the Summit is an annual event that brings together thought leaders, practitioners, and innovators from businesses, government, and academia to promote global cooperation across the energy industry, particularly among the green energy enterprises. This year's Summit was held in conjunction with the 1^st International Industrial Capacity Cooperation Forum & the 8^th China Overseas Investment Fair, which took place October 20-21 at the Beijing Exhibition Center in Beijing.

Tairan Guo, Interim Chief Financial Officer of SPI Energy, participated as a panelist at the Summit and introduced the four pillars of the Company's integrated clean energy ecosystem that feature Green Energy Technical Services (project development, EPC services, and EV rental), hybrid energy storage systems and management platform, green finance and e-commerce.

Mr. Xiaofeng Peng, Chairman and CEO of SPI Energy commented, "We view the Award as a recognition of SPI's innovation and contribution as one of the leading clean energy brands in China. As we continue to expand, both vertically and horizontally, we believe that our strategic focus on creating a fully integrated clean energy ecosystem position us well for long-term success."

About SPI Energy Co., Ltd.

SPI Energy Co., Ltd. is a global provider of photovoltaic (PV) solutions for business, residential, government and utility customers and investors. SPI Energy focuses on the downstream PV market including the development, financing, installation, operation and sale of utility-scale and residential solar power projects in China, Japan, Europe and North America. The Company operates an innovative online energy e-commerce and investment platform, www.solarbao.com, which enables individual and institutional investors to purchase innovative PV-based investment and other products; as well as www.solartao.com, a B2B e-commerce platform offering a range of PV products for both upstream and downstream suppliers and customers. The Company has its operating headquarters in Shanghai and maintains global operations in Asia, Europe, North America and Australia.

For additional information visit: www.spisolar.com, www.solarbao.com or www.solartao.com.

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For investors and media inquiries please contact:

Investor Relations Department
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